Pecan Pie Muffins: The Bite-Sized, Caramel-Kissed Sensation

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup light corn syrup
• 1/4 cup heavy cream

Instructions:

1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a muffin tin with paper liners or grease it well.
2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, combine the melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, corn syrup, and heavy cream.
4. Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until just combined. Be careful not to over-mix. Fold in the chopped pecans.
5. Fill Muffin Cups: Divide the batter evenly among the muffin cups, filling each about 2/3 full.
6. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. The tops should be golden.
7. Cool & Serve: Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Enjoy warm or at room temperature!

These Pecan Pie Muffins are perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat. Enjoy!